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Books that come on wheels. Travelling book stores carrying up to 1,800 paperback titles have developed a brisk business at many high schools in the Me(...)
Books that come on wheels. Travelling book stores carrying up to 1,800 paperback titles have developed a brisk business at many high schools in the Me(...)

Books that come on wheels. Travelling book stores carrying up to 1,800 paperback titles have developed a brisk business at many high schools in the Me(...)

Date3/17/1965
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  • Books that come on wheels. Travelling book stores carrying up to 1,800 paperback titles have developed a brisk business at many high schools in the Me(...)
  • Books that come on wheels. Travelling book stores carrying up to 1;800 paperback titles have developed a brisk business at many high schools in the Metro area. Titles are stocked on recommendations of English teachers and range from the great classics to the modern best sellers.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Books that come on wheels. Travelling book stores carrying up to 1;800 paperback titles have developed a brisk business at many high schools in the Metro area. Titles are stocked on recommendations of English teachers and range from the great classics to the modern best sellers.
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0004214F
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Books - Stores and Sales
Books - Stores and Sales
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